Amoxicillin (Oral Route)


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Amoxicillin (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Amoxicot
  • Amoxil
  • DisperMox
  • Moxatag
  • Moxilin
  • Trimox

Canadian Brand Names

  • Amoxil Pediatric
  • Apo-Amoxi
  • Apo-Amoxi Sugar-Free
  • Gen-Amoxicillin
  • Med Amoxicillin
  • Novamoxin
  • Novamoxin Reduced Sugar
  • Nu-Amoxi
  • Riva-Amoxicillin
  • Scheinpharm Amoxicillin
  • Zimamox

Description

Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used with other medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, lansoprazole) to treat H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcers.

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Tablet for Suspension
  • Powder for Suspension
  • Tablet, Extended Release
  • Capsule
Before Using
DR603565 Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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